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naivasha:
Congratulations!

I'm a bit surprised it took this long. Did you have the valid 5yr US visa at the time of application?

Yes, I uploaded the valid US visa while completing the application. It is worth stating that this is my 1st application. Also, I've had past refusals from US and UK and all the refusals were declared.Perhaps. thats what delayed the application.

Sultty:
congratulations bro. I pray i will find favour too

Thanks. Wishing you all the best.

Big congrats.

Do you mean shares statement from CSCS in number 2?

TheAristocrat:
VISA ALERT!!!!

Timeline:

July 2, 2024- Submitted Application online.
July 8, 2024- Submitted Biometrics at the VAC.
December 12, 2024- Received Emails on Biometrics Validity and request to submit passport.

Decision:

Tourist Visa issued till end of validity of 10-year passport.

Documents Submitted:

1. Letter of Introduction from Employer
2. CSCS Statement of Account
3. Scanned pages of passports showing Travel History ( Copies of expired 5-yr UK Visa, expired 3-Month Schengen Visa, valid 10-year Uk Visa valid 5-yr US Visa and entry/exit stamps from Rwanda/Ghana/UAE)

Alright. Thanks for clarifying. Congrats once again.

TheAristocrat:
Yes, I uploaded the valid US visa while completing the application. It is worth stating that this is my 1st application. Also, I've had past refusals from US and UK and all the refusals were declared.Perhaps. thats what delayed the application.

TheAristocrat:
VISA ALERT!!!!

Timeline:

July 2, 2024- Submitted Application online.
July 8, 2024- Submitted Biometrics at the VAC.
December 12, 2024- Received Emails on Biometrics Validity and request to submit passport.

Decision:

Tourist Visa issued till end of validity of 10-year passport.

Documents Submitted:

1. Letter of Introduction from Employer
2. CSCS Statement of Account
3. Scanned pages of passports showing Travel History ( Copies of expired 5-yr UK Visa, expired 3-Month Schengen Visa, valid 10-year Uk Visa valid 5-yr US Visa and entry/exit stamps from Rwanda/Ghana/UAE)

Congratulations on your visa! If you are selling or giving away any of your properties or household appliances before you travel, please let me know as I am interested.God bless!

clayfounder:
Congratulations on your visa! If you are selling or giving away any of your properties or household appliances before you travel, please let me know as I am interested.God bless!

Guy why now hahaha 😂😂

Can't you just congratulate and move on 😬😬

But on a serious note are people still selling property because of Visitors Visa to Canada?

Congratulations. This is good news. I’m happy it ended in praise.

TheAristocrat:
VISA ALERT!!!!

Timeline:

July 2, 2024- Submitted Application online.
July 8, 2024- Submitted Biometrics at the VAC.
December 12, 2024- Received Emails on Biometrics Validity and request to submit passport.

Decision:

Tourist Visa issued till end of validity of 10-year passport.

Documents Submitted:

1. Letter of Introduction from Employer
2. CSCS Statement of Account
3. Scanned pages of passports showing Travel History ( Copies of expired 5-yr UK Visa, expired 3-Month Schengen Visa, valid 10-year Uk Visa valid 5-yr US Visa and entry/exit stamps from Rwanda/Ghana/UAE)

Jeboy:
Big congrats.

Do you mean shares statement from CSCS in number 2?

Thanks. Yes, I mean the CSCS Statement of Shareholdings.

clayfounder:
Congratulations on your visa! If you are selling or giving away any of your properties or household appliances before you travel, please let me know as I am interested.God bless!

Abeg o!!! Its just a Temporary Residence Visa ( aka Tourist Visa) not a Permanent Residence Visa. There are no plans at all, to relocate based on it. Thanks for the wishes.

Ikiloba:
There is nothing free in Canada but you will receive a sim at the airport. Register it with your email account and every month you will pay 35- 45 CAD.. but you can use it for free if you are coming to stay temporarily. Just create a new email to register the sim and u can use it automatically without paying but if you want to keep the sim permanently you will pay a huge fine. Thanks

I am a little bit confused about this free SIM card you were talking about.

Please, which of the Canadian airports give free SIM cards?

I have entered Canada on many occasions through their major airports, and I have never in any of my trips been offered or given any free SIM cards.

Visa alert:

Applied July 1,2024
Approved: Dec 18, 2024

Am just seeing the mail today. Meanwhile I stated in my application we will be traveling on 22-dec. I applied with my wife.

US denied me this year. Canada denied my study visa in 2022, France rejected me and wify in Sept this year.

Thank God

My passport will expire in 2 years, can I do a new passport with 10yrs validity and submit for stamping

Trueigbo:
Visa alert:

Applied July 1,2024
Approved: Dec 18, 2024

Am just seeing the mail today. Meanwhile I stated in my application we will be traveling on 22-dec. I applied with my wife.

US denied me this year. Canada denied my study visa in 2022, France rejected me and wify in Sept this year.

Thank God

Congratulation on visa approval ...you applied to visit ur brother in canada and family connection boost ur chances we thank God

Trueigbo:
My passport will expire in 2 years, can I do a new passport with 10yrs validity and submit for stamping

You have 30 days to submit your passport for visa stamping, and with the new rule, it is not 100% guaranteed that you will get a 10-year visa until the end of your passport's validity, as the visa officer can still decide otherwise.

There is a fido store before the security in terminal 1 at Pearson yyz Toronto airport.. I was giving a sim there the first time I came to Canada and it was set up with my email. And I didn't pay with a credit card .. I know what am saying sir just check next time you are coming into Canada.. they are sim stores upon arrival.

Ashirioluwa:
I am a little bit confused about this free SIM card you were talking about.

Please, which of the Canadian airports give free SIM cards?

I have entered Canada on many occasions through their major airports, and I have never in any of my trips been offered or given any free SIM cards.

Please how do I submit my passport. Am getting different answers

Trueigbo:
Please how do I submit my passport. Am getting different answers

Take ur passport and passpprt request letter to canada vfs where u did ur biomettic nd no appointment needed to submit passport.

Trueigbo:
Visa alert:

Applied July 1,2024
Approved: Dec 18, 2024

Am just seeing the mail today. Meanwhile I stated in my application we will be traveling on 22-dec. I applied with my wife.

US denied me this year. Canada denied my study visa in 2022, France rejected me and wify in Sept this year.

Thank God

Congratulations 🍾🎈🎊🎉

Pls how do you resolve issues with the VFS website? For purpose of booking biometrics
I’m unable to even create account. Error all the time . Generates its own password and other issues. Is this the norm??

clayfounder:
Congratulations on your visa! If you are selling or giving away any of your properties or household appliances before you travel, please let me know as I am interested.God bless!

What do you need them for? To sell right?

Hello house. Please is there a timeframe for passport collection at the vfs office Abuja.
A friend of mine submitted her passport for her Canadian visa stamping at the vfs office Abuja some days back. She didn’t pay for courier because her office is very close to the vfs office (5 mins walk) and she planned on going in person to pickup when it’s ready. She had an emergency that took her out of Abuja yesterday and this morning, she got a text from VFS saying her passport is ready for collection. She wants to know if she can pickup the passport when she returns to Abuja by mid January.

Hoelujohn:
What do you need them for? To sell right?

Bros, that's business sense. You can buy items to resell or use them. One of the most affordable ways to acquire inexpensive household appliances or real estate properties is by purchasing from individuals who are desperate in need of cash and have any visa to travel outside Nigeria. They can offer you items at significantly lower prices, especially those travelling to Canada and UK with family .

That biz don cast as the rate of migration now has reduced. It was all high between 2020 to 2023.

clayfounder:
Bros, that's business sense. You can buy items to resell or use them. One of the most affordable ways to acquire inexpensive household appliances or real estate properties is by purchasing from individuals who are desperate in need of cash and have any visa to travel outside Nigeria. They can offer you items at significantly lower prices, especially those travelling to Canada and UK with family .

Pls when does processing time start counting?

Was it the date you submitted your application or the day biometric was updated?

Thank you

Ashirioluwa:
You can send email to IRCC offices in Lagos and Nairobi, and attach copies of the visas.

lagosg@international.gc.ca

nairobi@international.gc.ca

Also, you can update them through webform, and upload copies of the visas.

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Thanks a lot. This is awesome.

I am just seeing this as I have been on vacation in a different country too.

I’d appreciate. I’ll do that today.

Please house, is there any group chat for Canada tourist visa discussion, someone or the admin should kindly add me or send an invite to the group with this number 08088179098. Thanks in anticipation

Sharing your mobile on a faceless forum is risky...if your village pipu start calling u sha make u no surprise.

AdeMercy05:
Please house, is there any group chat for Canada tourist visa discussion, someone or the admin should kindly add me or send an invite to the group with this number 08088179098. Thanks in anticipation

Hello People,

I need clarification on some issues.
I applied for Visitor's visa to go write a professional licencing exam in Canada early in the year and I was rejected due to funds and all that.

My sister is will to assist me with more funds, however I do not know how to present this.

Is it better she states she is sponsoring a part of my trip or she sends the money to my domiciliary account.

Which could be more convincing to a VO.

Chetachukwu01:
Hello house. Please is there a timeframe for passport collection at the vfs office Abuja.
A friend of mine submitted her passport for her Canadian visa stamping at the vfs office Abuja some days back. She didn’t pay for courier because her office is very close to the vfs office (5 mins walk) and she planned on going in person to pickup when it’s ready. She had an emergency that took her out of Abuja yesterday and this morning, she got a text from VFS saying her passport is ready for collection. She wants to know if she can pickup the passport when she returns to Abuja by mid January.

She can pick when she returns

PrincessAdelia:
Hello People,

I need clarification on some issues.
I applied for Visitor's visa to go write a professional licencing exam in Canada early in the year and I was rejected due to funds and all that.

My sister is will to assist me with more funds, however I do not know how to present this.

Is it better she states she is sponsoring a part of my trip or she sends the money to my domiciliary account.

Which could be more convincing to a VO.

So sorry about the refusal

Sometimes, it might not just be about money; technicalities might also be involved.

Someone should correct me if I am wrong

1. If it's your biological sister (same parents) and you share the same surname (or if her name has changed due to marriage), you will need to show proof of your relationship.

2. If she is a PR (Permanent Resident) or Canadian citizen

she should provide her details, showing that she is your sponsor.

She must also state that she will be responsible for ensuring you return home. This includes submitting proof of her account balance, occupation, and any other supporting documents to show she is financially sponsoring you for the professional exam.

3. If the professional exam requires a refundable fee deposit pending your visa application

contact the body in charge of the exam. Inform them of your situation and explain if a refund can be gotten if visa isn't issued then if so pay the fee.

4. With the funds you have, explain in detail how you will manage your stay
- For example, if you plan to stay for seven days, mention that you will be staying with your sister.
- Ensure your sister provides proof of her lease agreement or homeownership, confirming that she will cover your housing.
- Make sure the exam center and your sister's residence are in the same city.

5. Explain how much you will spend on feeding and other expenses.

6. If your sister is not a PR or citizen, it might be more challenging to establish your case.

7. Explain why you need to take the exam in Canada.

They will want to know why the exam cannot be written in another country.

8. Even if you have over $15,000 CAD in your account, whether gifted by your sister or saved personally, unresolved issues can still lead to complications.

9. Your account balance will show a large amount one time in your account and you would need to explain where the money comes from.

The deposit has to make sense with the amount of money you make so in my options your sister saying she is sponsoring your exam plus your saving is a better bet

But you have to resolve the technicalty

But please someone can correct me if I am wrong


IRCC can be very strict in their assessments.

Finally, don’t forget to pray and prepare thoroughly. 🙏🏾

PrincessAdelia:
Hello People,

I need clarification on some issues.
I applied for Visitor's visa to go write a professional licencing exam in Canada early in the year and I was rejected due to funds and all that.

My sister is will to assist me with more funds, however I do not know how to present this.

Is it better she states she is sponsoring a part of my trip or she sends the money to my domiciliary account.

Which could be more convincing to a VO.

Which professional exam is that?

Firstly, please note that you are applying for a Canada visit visa at a time when Canada is very strict due to the high number of asylum seekers, and many have used similar stories to obtain visas only to claim asylum. You are applying for a visit visa, and the visa officer may not consider it essential travel, such as visiting family or studying in Canada, especially as a new traveler. Seeking sponsorship to fund a visit visa might not make sense to the visa officer.

Also, is your sister a Canadian resident?

Best route to visit Canada latest July?

Context: Wanted to visit someone who left the country 2024 on a PR Visa. I am a first time traveller. Funds is no problem.